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Emotional intelligence and its correlation to performance as a resident: a preliminary study
Joseph F Talarico1, David G Metro, Rita M Patel
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. talajf@anes.upmc.edu
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|April 16, 2008
Summary
Emotional intelligence did not correlate with anesthesiology resident performance. However, lower assertiveness was linked to poorer evaluations of essential attributes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for professional development.
- The Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-I) 125 is a common EI assessment.
- Its correlation with resident performance in anesthesiology is not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between EI and resident performance in anesthesiology.
- To determine if EQ-I scores predict success in residency training.
Main Methods:
- A prospective survey design was employed.
- Anesthesiology residents (PGY 2-4) at a university program completed the Bar-On EQ-I 125.
- Resident performance data from faculty evaluations were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- No significant positive correlation was found between overall EI and resident performance.
- A statistically significant negative correlation (-0.40; P < 0.05) was observed between assertiveness and the "American Board of Anesthesiology essential attributes" evaluation component.
- Certain facets of EI did not predict resident performance.
Conclusions:
- EI, as measured by the Bar-On EQ-I 125, does not strongly correlate with resident performance in this anesthesiology program.
- Assertiveness may be a specific EI facet impacting evaluations of essential attributes.
- Further research is needed to explore the nuances of EI in medical training.
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